Stephen Byrne

Paddington Bear, Robbie Williams opened the door...

Few tunes what I'm listening to recently

St. Brigid's Day 2025

Great craic putting this playlist together for #StBrigidsDay Ireland is blessed with so much talent right now open.spotify.com/playlist/2e4...

Gonna be taking a busman's holiday and looking at some non-irish music every week.

Filling in for a Rachel on Sunday Morning Call for the next month or so on 8Radio. Always enjoy filling in for other people because you have to operate with a different set of criteria. Here's what I played yesterday. If it's your vibe, tune in on Sunday from 9AM.

open.spotify.com/playlist/2FP...

How are we all feeling about the #choicemusicprize nominations?

Please Don't Hurt the Snow

Been a pretty decent year for new Irish ones. Please Don't Hurt The Snow by Stray Planets is great

open.spotify.com/track/24URpK...

a man in a plaid shirt is holding a piece of coal in his mouth and says ug , black lung . ALT: a man in a plaid shirt is holding a piece of coal in his mouth and says ug , black lung .

Got the black lung for Christmas.

The badge should be the same green

Nobody named Stephen anyway

a woman in pajamas is dancing in a living room next to a statue ALT: a woman in pajamas is dancing in a living room next to a statue

Was thinking the other day that the dancing baby from Ally McBeal has outlasted the memory of the show. Are there any other examples of that?

I can confirm that it was utter shite compared to last year, thank you for the better previous ones.

Do people actually go near that stuff? Would always check out the best of year genre specific playlists. You're far more likely to find something you like on those than Pitchfork's 100 albums list, but I wouldn't go near any of that AI DJ shenanigans

Nobody tells you when you get a dog that your socks will never fit again

I once again feel like I've completed Netflix. Any telly recommendations? I've Just finished Hightown

Big Ideas Remi Wolf · Album · 2024 · 13 songs

Today's vibes

open.spotify.com/album/7HQOEM...

Wonder will I live to see a non FFG Government in this country...

Any idea on Dublin South West?

Skinner is class

Worth getting in early for the supports if you're heading to Gurriers tonight

Woof

I think they are attracting traditional FG/FF people who think the Government is too progressive but haven't fallen down the conspiracy rabbit hole as yet. It's a protest vote for them. They expect FG/FF to get back in & perhaps see Aontú replacing the Greens and being a handbrake for certain issues

The Greater Wings Julie Byrne · Album · 2023 · 10 songs

Grand morning for a bit of nepotism

New Kendrick album

Must admit that one passed me by. I must give it a listen

Favourite Irish album of 2024? #irishmusic

When the editor enters the fray in this situation, is their input purely mechanical, punctuation, etc, or do push you to improve it in a broader sense?

The Irish left really need to coalesce under one banner #leadersdebate

The chattering is infuriating, too many bodies on stage.

Light Entertainment Ciaran Lavery · Album · 2024 · 11 songs

Loving the new Ciaran Lavery album. He just gets better and better. One of Ireland's best kept secrets